DJ's Sundries

Do you have friends or loved ones going through a rough spot right now?  I do.  You don't have to look hard to see people who are hurting.  Crafting is a stress release for me.  I can get lost for hours creating something while forgetting about the day's frustrations and hurts.  Long ago, I learned that an hour or two spent in the craft room after a tough day in the ER helped me relax enough to get the rest I needed. While this is important for my own well being, I also need to look outside of myself or  I will quickly become self-centered.  This attitude does not honor Christ and it does not help those around me who are hurting.  It is amazing that when you open your eyes and use your skills to help those around you you, how much your own emotional and spiritual well being is blessed. Today's project is a great picture of this.  I needed a sympathy card but I also know others who are hurting and I wanted to have something for them as well.  This reminder from our Lord

Good morning everyone.  I am so excited to be back and joining the Damask Divas on a blog hop.  This post does not contain a video but is just for you.  I am ready for Spring and these cards scream "Springtime".  Where I don't like real bugs, these are just too adorable to pass up. If you are hopping from Jennifer's blog, you are in the right place.  If you just stumbled onto this post, you're going to want to start at the beginning and hop through by clicking here .  You can check out the full line-up below, but for now I want to show you a couple of cards I made using Dreamin' Big. The first card I made a is a simple A2 sized card.  It was super easy to put together, yet is still fun.  When I purchase a new paper pack, I prefer to purchase the Workshop Your Way.  Why?  Because it has all the embellishments I need right in the kit.  It also has an entire paper packet and a few sheets of coordinating cardstock.  It is perfect for having most sup

Today I am going to share a card that I recently made.  However, there is no video for it.  It is the first time I've posted a project in quite awhile.  That means you get to see it first. For this card, I pulled a couple of "oldie but goodie" stamp sets.  When I was cleaning out my craft room, there was no way that I was going to clean out my Tim Holtz stamps.  This old car from "The Journey" set is one that I have used for masculine cards many times and it fit the bill perfectly for this retirement card for my boss. I also used the following items - Ruby and Fern from the Enchantment Cardstock pack found here . "Just to Say" retired stamp set from Close To My Heart Patterned paper from the Enchantment Fundamentals pack found here . Archival black ink Foam tape This ended up being a pretty simple project but the color combination was perfect.  Come back soon for some more projects and tips. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to

Christmas is fast approaching and I want to really document it well this year.  Though I had heard of Ali Edwards' December Daily a couple of years ago, I really didn't know what it was.  Last year as I learned a little more, I put together a little (and simple) album.  This year, I am ready to give it a try.  This video gives more information and it also talks about a little giveaway that I'm doing on YouTube.  Be sure to watch it for a chance to win.  My current plan is to update you weekly on my progress so come back soon to see how it is coming together. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

This card was actually posted some time ago on YouTube and I just realized that I never posted it here.  I use a lot of thank you cards so I try to keep them on hand.  I love to coordinate them with the season so I knew it would be perfect for this project. Here's what I used Sangria Paper Pack (retired) September 2016 SOTM (retired) Goldrush cardstock   (Or part of the Enchantment pack) Colonial White cardstock Cricut Artbooking cartridge Colonial White cardbase Autumn Teracotta Exclusives Ink (retired) New England Ivy cardstock (Or part of the Enchantment pack above) Wink of Stella glitter pen Xyron sticker maker foam tape Be sure and watch the video to see how this card was made and to get a Cricut tip for cutting the pumpkin. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Have I ever mentioned how much I love the Workshops Your Way from Close To My Heart?  Okay, you're right and I have.  However,  I just can't get over how great these kits are.  There is so much you can do with them.  When you add items, the kits become even greater.  I have set a goal to use everything in the kit by the end of November.  We will see.  Even after creating everything you see in the video, I still have quite a few pieces left in the kit.  In fact, I think that I may still have an entire piece of paper left of my favorite print of the kit. Here are the items that you will need to complete the kit in the way I did: Swan Lake Workshop Your Way Thankful For You Thin Cut Bundle Page Protectors (Pocket Plus Design 1) Page Protectors (Pocket Plus Design 3) Flip Flaps (4X6) Goldrush Exclusive Ink Pad Whisper Exclusive Ink Pad Poppy Exclusive Ink Pad Peacock Exclusive Ink Pad White Card Bases Foam Tape You will also need some "Page Protectors" (12X

Welcome to the Craftin' and Stampin' Crew  SWAN LAKE Blog Hop! I and some of my Craftin' and Stampin' Crew members decided we wanted to share  some of our creations on a monthly basis with the  monthly featured paper collections.    If you hopped over from Angela's blog, you are in the right spot.  If you happened by here today, please see the entire line-up below. This hop will be featuring the October Featured paper from Close To My Heart called Swan Lake !  My team has put together TONS of amazing inspiration to help you  get crafty with this AMAZING paper packet and coordinating pieces!! If you lose your way along this hop, please see the line up below: Jessica  Rene Angela Cheri I really didn't think that this paper packet matched my personality, but decided to give it a try anyway.  Boy was I wrong!  It is absolutely beautiful.  The colors are gorgeous and the prints work together so well.  I purchase

It feels like it's been forever since I posted a project.  Life has been so busy and I simply have not been able to catch up.  I was so excited to spend a little time in my crafty space on a relaxing Sunday afternoon between church services. How many Christmas cards do you typically send out?  Between what I hand deliver and what I mail, I easily need around 100 per year.  It's time to get started on them.  I did find a few very nice pre-printed ones that we used several years ago.  Though I plan to use some of those, I'm still going to need a bunch more.  I can now say that I have 6 done and ready!  Yeah!!!! I absolutely love the new "Oh Deer" collection from Close To My Heart.  The colors are fabulous but they are not traditional Christmas colors.  Here's what I used to make these: Oh Deer Paper Pack White and Gold Twine October Stamp of the Month - Yuletide Joy White Daisy Card Bases Sea Glass Cardstock Versamark ink pad   Non-CTMH produc

Welcome to the Craftin' and Stampin' Crew  JEEPERS CREEPERS  Blog Hop! Myself and some other Craftin' and Stampin' Crew members decided we wanted to share  some of our creations on a monthly basis with the  monthly featured paper collections.  This hop will be featuring the September featured paper from Close To My Heart called Jeepers Creepers!  Our team has put together TONS of amazing inspiration to help you  get crafty with this AMAZING paper packet and coordinating pieces!! If you are interested in purchasing any of the items you see on my project today, be sure to stop by my online store, Cheri's Close To My Heart and pick it up before its gone!  Throughout the post, you can click on any of the items mentioned to be taken directly to my personal online store to get your items. For my project today I decided to challenge myself by creating cards from a scrapbook sketch.  WHAT?  Yes, you heard correctly.  I took sc

I truly believe that we are not on this earth for our own pleasure.  God has given each of us talents to be an encouragement to others and we can always show kindness.  I think this is one of the reasons that I like this month's Close To My Heart campaign so much.  It is a good reminder to take a few minutes to show kindness to others.  This little kit contains EVERYTHING you need to make simple cards.   However, you can spruce it up a bit with watercolors or markers.  Add some shapes from the CTMH Art Philosophy cartridge and it steps up a bit more.  The possibilities are endless. I like this so much and I plan to continue the concept through October.  Watch for other ways to "Create Kindness" in the coming weeks. I really would love to have you join me in a Creating Kindness Challenge.  Of course I would love for you to purchase this kit from me here.  In fact, anyone who purchases this kit from me will receive a small collection of the scalloped shape

Playing with watercolors is one of my favorite things to do in the craftroom.  They are so versatile.  Today we will see two cards using different techniques.  Pairing watercolors with CTMH's Sea Glass paper creates a dynamic duo. Here's what you need to make these cards: Close To My Heart White Daisy Card Base Close To My Heart Sea Glass cardstock Close To My Heart watercolor paints Close To My Heart Bitty Sparkles Close To My Heart Black Exclusives ink pad Close To My Heart Get Better stamp set Adhesives  This video will show you the different techniques. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Close To My Heart's Florence collection is gorgeous.  Several days ago, I showed you what you receive in Workshop Your Way.  Today, I am showing you a layout I made with this paper using the Make it From Your Heart, Vol 2.  Having books to help with measurements is a great way to help you do scrapbook page and card layouts. Here's what I used: Flower Market Cricut cartridge Make It From Your Heart, Volume 2 Florence cardstock Whisper Cardstock and Exclusives ink Ruby Cardstock Let's get started by watching a full video tutorial. Do you like what you see?  Head over to my online business address here to get your own Close To My Heart new products. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

I love little ways to encourage people or to tell them I love them.  These lunchbox cards fit the bill perfectly.  They go together quickly -  especially when you use the new CTMH Flower Market Cartridge. Need some great products to make these cards?  You can find the items you need by clicking on each item description below: Cricut Flower Market cartridge White Daisy cardstock cut to 8"x4" with a smaller piece cut at 3.5"x3.5" square. Fundamentals cardstock cut to 3 7/8" square and coordinating pieces to cut with the Cricut (you will use a pattern, a green solid and the coordinating solid)  I used the Adventure paper but you could use Whimsy or Enchantment . Glitter pen (Currently out of stock.  Check back soon) Black Exclusives ink Hello Friend stamp set Here's a complete walkthrough on how to make this cute little card. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

This Annual Inspirations is so full of great items that I am sure you will want to pick up.  Here is the last video in the new product videos.  Check back soon to see what you can turn these items into. Do you like what you see?  Head over to my online business address here to get your own Close To My Heart new products.  Check back daily as I will show you close-ups of many of the new items. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Today we are getting back to basics with stamps.  I began my paper crafting journey a very long time ago with stamps.  I love them  Close To My Heart has by favorite stamps which is a big part of the reason I became a consultant more than 2 years ago.  Check out a few that you can find in this year's Annual Inspirations Idea Book. Do you like what you see?  Head over to my online business address here to get your own Close To My Heart new products.  Check back daily as I will show you close-ups of many of the new items. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Close To My Heart is introducing a color of the year and they have chosen "Sea Glass".  This gorgeous aqua color is perfect for summer crafting.  Pair it with oranges and browns and it will complement Fall.  Don't forget about adding black and silver to move it into Winter. Or, you can add some Whimsy to Spring into Easter.  This is a great color to pair with your own creativity for year-round crafting. Let's look a bit closer... Do you like what you see?  Head over to my online business address here to get your own Close To My Heart Sea Glass products.  Check back daily as I will show you close-ups of many of the new items. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

The Fundamentals have received a great makeover this year.  Check it out! Do you like what you see?  Head over to my online business address here to get your own Close To My Heart new products.  Check back daily as I will show you close-ups of many of the new items. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Close To my Heart has picked a winner with this cartridge! Let's get started with the video. Do you like what you see?  Head over to my online business address here to get your own Close To My Heart new products.  Check back daily as I will show you close-ups of many of the new items. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Hi everyone.  I am so excited about this Workshop Your Way from Close To My Heart.  I love the colors and the flowers.  Here a few pictures of the cards that I made using this kit.  You may view the scrapbooking pages here.  If you would like to see the Picture My Life layouts, be sure to check out the video. Would you like your own Florence WYW?  Check it out here . And about that video... Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

To learn about the virtual crop on August 5-6, click here . To learn about my current recruiting special, click here . Close To My Heart has such great kits.  One type of kit they offer is Workshops Your Way.  I love these because you have product to make 6 scrapbooking pages and 2 Picture My Life pages.  The instructions are a free download and if you buy a few other items, you can also use the extra paper, PML cards and embellishment to make cards.  They are so much fun to complete.  Today I am going to show you the scrapbook pages I made using the Florence Workshop Your Way. ...And sometimes you goof.  If you would like your own Florence Workshop Your Way, click here . Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.